The US Social Security system has been heading toward insolvency for decades, with the program now projected to run a 25% deficit by a little after 2030, according to the Congressional Budget Office. Despite…

A review of federalism and taxation should begin with recognising the value of what we have created as a nation.
Flickr/Ross ThomsonSeptember 25, 2014

The reform of Australia’s federation is under review. So far in our special series, leading Australian academics have discussed the future of the federation when it comes to taxation, education and health…

Finance Minister Mathias Cormann is faced with the challenge of justifying a new tax.
Alan Porritt/AAPMay 7, 2014

The Victorian government has decided to reduce payroll tax by 0.05%, from 4.9% to 4.85%. The decision comes as the Commonwealth government contemplates an increase in income tax via a deficit levy. But…